Signification
A task requiring much effort.
Contexte culturel
The 'kozolec' (hayrack) is a national symbol of the hard work of Slovenian farmers. It represents the ingenuity required to dry hay in a damp climate. Ivan Cankar, the most famous Slovenian writer, often wrote about the 'težko delo' of the poor and the working class, making it a central theme in national identity. The proverb 'Brez dela ni jela' (Without work, there is no food) is taught to every child, emphasizing that hard work is the basis of life. Slovenians are known for being 'workaholics' in the Balkans. They take pride in their efficiency and the 'težko delo' they put into their homes and gardens.
Agreement is Key
Always check the gender of the noun. Since 'delo' is neuter, 'težko' must end in -o.
Don't overcomplicate
At A1 level, 'težko delo' is enough to describe almost any difficulty. You don't need fancy synonyms yet.
Signification
A task requiring much effort.
Agreement is Key
Always check the gender of the noun. Since 'delo' is neuter, 'težko' must end in -o.
Don't overcomplicate
At A1 level, 'težko delo' is enough to describe almost any difficulty. You don't need fancy synonyms yet.
Use with 'opravljati'
Instead of just 'imeti' (to have), use 'opravljati' (to perform/do) to sound more like a native speaker.
Complimenting work
If you see someone working hard, saying 'To je pa težko delo!' is a great way to start a friendly conversation.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
Učenje novega jezika je ____ ____.
'Učenje' is the subject, and we need the nominative neuter form.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'I don't have hard work'?
After 'nimam' (negation), we must use the genitive case: 'težkega dela'.
Match the Slovenian phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are common variations and antonyms.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ali je tvoja služba naporna? B: Da, to je zelo ____ ____.
The speaker is confirming that their job is hard work.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Težko vs. Lahko
Contexts for Use
Work
- • Projects
- • Manual labor
Home
- • Cleaning
- • Gardening
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesUčenje novega jezika je ____ ____.
'Učenje' is the subject, and we need the nominative neuter form.
How do you say 'I don't have hard work'?
After 'nimam' (negation), we must use the genitive case: 'težkega dela'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are common variations and antonyms.
A: Ali je tvoja služba naporna? B: Da, to je zelo ____ ____.
The speaker is confirming that their job is hard work.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, you can say 'Priprava na izpit je težko delo' (Preparing for an exam is hard work).
It is neutral. It's appropriate for both a construction site and a business meeting.
The plural is 'težka dela'. For example: 'Opravljam različna težka dela.'
'Naporno' specifically emphasizes that the work makes you tired or exhausted.
You say 'Rad imam težko delo.'
Yes, if you are carrying heavy things, it is literally 'heavy work'.
Usually 'težko delo'. 'Delo je težko' means 'The work is hard.'
Yes, like 'Žalovanje je težko delo' (Grieving is hard work).
The opposite is 'lahko delo' (easy work).
Yes, it is a very common part of daily conversation.
Expressions liées
naporno delo
similarstrenuous work
trdo delo
similarhard work
lahko delo
contrasteasy work
delati kot zamorec
specialized formto work like a slave/very hard
zahtevno delo
similardemanding work
